Musical prodigy Alexander Prior lands orchestral role at 17

Pianist and composer appointed to conducting staff of Seattle SymphonyBritish musical prodigy Alexander Prior has secured his first professional appointment with an orchestra at the age of only 17, it was confirmed today.Prior, who was playing the piano at the age of three, composing by the time he was eight and presenting a television series at 16, has been appointed to the staff of the Seattle Symphony.He has become the assistant to guest conductors – a job rarely given to someone so yo...

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